38:2Those who disbelieve are steeped in arrogance and defiance.

38:3How many generations have We destroyed before them? They cried out when it was too late to escape.

38:4And they marveled that a warner has come to them from among them. The disbelievers said, “This is a lying magician.”

38:10Or do they possess the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend the ropes.

38:11An army of confederates with be defeated there.

38:12Before them the people of Noah denied the truth; as did Aad, and Pharaoh of the Stakes.

38:16And they say, “Our Lord, hasten Your writ upon us, before the Day of Account.”

38:17Be patient in the face of what they say, and mention Our servant David, the resourceful. He was obedient.

38:19And the birds, gathered together. All obedient to him.

38:22When they entered upon David, and he was startled by them. They said, “Do not fear. Two disputants; one of us has wronged the other; so judge between us fairly, and do not be biased, and guide us to the straight way.”

38:24He said, “He has done you wrong by asking your ewe in addition to his ewes. Many partners take advantage of one another, except those who believe and do good deeds, but these are so few.” David realized that We were testing him, so he sought forgiveness from his Lord, and fell down to his knees, and repented.

38:26“O David, We made you a ruler in the land, so judge between the people with justice, and do not follow desire, lest it diverts you from God’s path. Those who stray from God’s path will have a painful punishment, for having ignored the Day of Account.”

38:27We did not create the heaven and the earth and everything between them in vain. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve—so woe to those who disbelieve because of the Fire.

38:28Or are We to treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like those who make trouble on earth? Or are We to treat the pious like the shameless?

38:31When the beautiful horses were paraded before him in the evening.

38:32He said, “I have preferred the love of niceties to the remembrance of my Lord—until it disappeared behind the veil.

38:33Bring them back to me.” And he began caressing their legs and necks.

38:35He said, “My Lord, forgive me, and grant me a kingdom never to be attained by anyone after me. You are the Giver.”

38:40For him is nearness to Us, and a beautiful resort.

38:44“Take with your hand a bundle, and strike with it, and do not break your oath.” We found him patient. What an excellent servant! He was obedient.

38:51Relaxing therein, and calling for abundant fruit and beverage.

38:52With them will be attendants with modest gaze, of same age.

38:59“This is a crowd rushing headlong with you.” There is no welcome for them. They will be scorched by the Fire.

38:66The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them; the Mighty, the Forgiver.”

38:71Your Lord said to the angels, “I am creating a human being from clay.

38:72When I have formed him, and breathed into him of My spirit, fall prostrate before him.

38:75He said, “O Satan, what prevented you from prostrating before what I created with My Own hands? Are you too proud, or were you one of the exalted?”

38:76He said, “I am better than he; You created me from fire, and You created him from clay.”

38:78And My curse will be upon you until the Day of Judgment.”